It’s based on one key ingredient – zinc oxide – that is naturally sourced and a mineral reflector, creating a barrier between your skin and the UV rays. Basically the rays are bounced off the skin instead of absorbed.

Now it might be called zinc but it’s certainly not the thick white stuff we used back in the day. Remember how it came in all different colours too!

Invisible Zinc comes out white but rubs in clear with ease. The last thing you want is anything too thick because rubbing hard isn’t good for the skin.

It’s SPF30 and broad spectrum (protecting from UVA and UVB rays). I think SPF30 (offering protection from 97% of UV rays) is the minimum you should be applying and the sunscreen that might be contained in your foundation isn’t enough.

It also has an anti-pollution film that protects the skin against everyday environmental pollutants.

The instructions recommend applying it 20 minutes before you go outside, but physical sunscreens are usually created so you can apply and head out straight away.

It’s also recommended to reapply after swimming or a heavy sweat session at the gym as well as at regular intervals throughout the day.

My verdict

I like a lot of what the product offers – the sun and environmental protection and that it contains mainly natural ingredients. It’s also moisturising.

What I don’t like is that it doesn’t sit well under makeup.

I used up the whole 50ml bottle that cost $35 which is reasonable because it lasts a while. You only need one and a half pumps to cover your face and maybe an extra half pump for the neck.

I won’t be buying this one again any time soon. I am continuing my hunt for a physical sunscreen so stay tuned.